DIY Woven Chain Bracelet

Chain link bracelets, with colorful threads woven through them, have been popping up here and there. We adore Aurèlie Bidermann‘s Do Brazil bracelets and thought it was about time we graduate to the ultimate “grown-up” friendship bracelet. With a curb chain bracelet and some embroidery thread, we’ll teach you how to make your own woven chain bracelet. And one for your bestie too, of course.

You’ll need:

Cut 2 sets of 15 strands of embroidery thread, with each strand measuring four times the length of the bracelet. Knot the all the threads at the top, leaving about 2 inches of slack. Sandwich each set between a bobby pin – this will help you easily weave the threads through the links of the bracelet. Lay the threads to the left of the bracelet. Pull the first color (coral) from under the first link and over the top of the left side. (Click images to enlarge)

Lay the second color (blue) over the first color (coral). Pull the second color (blue) from under the same link and over the top left again. Repeat the steps, moving onto a new link: put the first color (coral) on top of the second color (blue) and pull it out from under the 2nd link and over the top left. Lay the second color (blue) on top of the first color (peach) and pull it out from under the 2nd link and over the top left again. Because the links of this particular bracelet are large, I wove the threads through twice on each link. If you are using a smaller linked bracelet, you should weave through each link once like this.

Repeat the steps until you reach the end of the bracelet. Finish it with a knot and trim the ends.

Toya, you can get the bracelet we used at American Apparel: http://www.americanapparel.com/brac2.html?cid=186. And yes, Rach, you can make this with any FLAT curb link bracelet like the one linked to on Etsy. Try searching “curb link bracelet” in Google for more options!

I`ve finally made this using your DIY tutorial and I have to say that mine looks adorable. I`ve paired it with some braided suede bracelets from H&M, that are in the same colors. So happy!! :))
THANKS!!!

It must be annoying to have your DIY projects posted by other blogs that don’t link back to you and lead their readers to believbe it’s their own project. I came across one today, the comments are in Turkish but all her readers think she has made it herself:

This is so awesome! I got some curb chain bracelets from the Salvation Army store today. So looking forward to making this, I love the bracelet with the skull charms – so gonna try to find some similar charms! So simply stunning and amazing!

ITS CERTAINLY TOO MUCH “GOLD” FOR A DIY THING, BUT YOU KNOW, THESE DAYS EVERYONE WANNA BE COOL AND DIY ITS BEGINING TO BE VERY POPULAR AROUND EVERY KINDS OF PEOPLE, AND NOW THERE’S MORE LUXURY ABOUT IT, MORE THAN EVER, WHAT I THINK IT’S NOT THAT AWESOME,…
I DIM MY OLDSTUFF’S SUCH AS ROTTEN CLOTHES AND APPARRELS, DOESN’T SEEM MUCH OF THE CONCEPT INDEED DOING IT WITH WHAT IT SEEMS TO BE A PRETTY NEW GOLD BRACELET, BUT WHATEVER.

Honestly…WTF have some of the most creative minds I’ve come across. This tutorial is awesome and deserves a wider audience. There will definitely be a link back when I feature this tutorial in an upcoming post. My readers must visit here for sure! Pearl

I LOVE this DIY and like everyone else cant wait to make one myself! I have tons and tons and TONS of embroidery thread that I have been saving hoping a project would pop up, and voila! I’m curious tho on how I know a chain is “curb link”? I looked it up on google but couldn’t find anything and was wondering if you had any shopping tips? I am going to visit a local bead shop to purchase some chain, how would I distinguish which chain is curbed or not? (of course I’ll also be asking the folks that work there…but still wanted to ask here too) Thankx!

i absolutely love this diy, but i have no idea where to find one of these curb links that arent expensive and there arent many places here in hong kong where you can get them! so i was wondering if you can link me to a few online options 🙂 thanks! Xxx

I searched for cheap curb link chain to do this project for awhile…I ended up buying vintage lots of chain, and found quite a few perfect bracelet lengths of curb chain. So for everyone trying to buy the chain, try etsy or ebay and search for lots of assorted chains. They’re usually around $10 for a bag full.

Fabulous, absolutely fabulous, I am thinking..where is my embroidery floss? I know I have some. This looks like a great alternative to kumihimo. I’m thinking – belts. Absolutely – belts. If I ever do it (I’m Queen of UFO) I’ll let you know.

Hello! I’m Kassandra and I featured this awesomeness here at my blog Coffee and their Kisses. I hope you’ll come by and grab a featured button located at the end of the post. Thanks so much! Have a great day!!

i love it and i tried to do it but i cant do it. can you help me? How many centimeters in length of strings should be?TMy chain is smaller and different.there are 18 units round. length of the rope should be how many cm?

Hi love this tutorial but i have two questions first is it the same technique if i want to use just one group of colir and my other question is what if i want to use a smaller chain with smaller links thanks everyone

I love all the bracelet DIY’s keep going! ive made a freindship one and i’ve just ordered a curb link for this tutuorial relatively cheap! i know it says “men’s” but im sure i can girly it up!!!http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003XR9DAK
thanks agaiin!! xxx

Dear “Honestly…WTF”,
I seriously seriously want to make this bracelet. I mean, who wouldn’t? It’s abso-toodlyoodley-darling! But I also really really like to make things right. Would it be too much if you tell me exactly where you got the curb link bracelet you used? Just email me the address, I can wait for it to restock or whatever. But everywhere I’ve searched doesn’t have exactly the look I’m going for.
Thanks a million!
Care

i reallyyy love the way you made this bracelet!! but i also love the simplicity of the other two on your arm in the last picture. i was wondering how small those chains are or where you got it? all 3 look great together!

WOW…HOW COOL ARE THESE!!!! I HAVE 3 TEENAGE GRANDDAUGHTERS AND SO TO BE “THE COOL GRAMMIE”, I THINK THESE WILL MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!! I LOVE CRAFTS AND THE EASIER AND MORE COLORFUL AND OUTLANDISH…THE BETTER!!! THANKS FOR THE DIY BRACELET IDEA!!! 🙂

Hi Erica! This bracelet is really cute but I don’t know where to buy the curb link chain…I don’t really need it to be real gold just a simple chain. If you have any suggestions on where to buy a curb link chain please let me know by email 🙂

Hello!
First, what a nice tutorials!
But i have to ask where can i order for a
Low price these chains?
I hope you can find a cheap one!
It doesnt matter if it is in america or what ever
As long i can order them online!
Thanks a lot!
Iris

I just had to let you know that I made two of these bracelets before I went in the hospital. Before appointments I wore them and have gotten so many compliments. Thank you so much for sharing and the tutorial is great.

Thank you so much for this nice tutorial! I made 4 of these bracelets and I just love them <3 It was so easy and so cheap <3 Many of my friends keep asking me, whether I would make them one- even for money!
I have made a blogpost and even linked to this tutorial, just wanted to let you know 🙂 Have a nice day!

I tried and tried and tried for an hour and a half to do this but could only get to the 2nd or 3rd link before I was just twisting the thread around the links and not really braiding. I think I’m too dyslexic, or too stupid to do it. I am beyond bummed! I’d love to see a video tutorial so I could follow along step by step. Otherwise I’m going to have to make my Mom braid my bracelet :-/

You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I
find this topic to be actually something that I think I would never understand.
It seems too complicated and extremely broad
for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!

Amazing blog! Do you have any helpful hints for aspiring writers?
I’m planning to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything.
Would you propose starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so
many choices out there that I’m totally confused .. Any ideas?

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